Classic Wooden Motor Yachts

Classic Wooden Motor Yachts
Author: Ron McClure
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2002-11
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 007139091X

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Offers photographs and text of wooden motorboats on coasts of the United States and Canada. This book details specifications, designs with their histories. It focuses on boats of moderate size and the details of their restoration by an award-winning writer and photographer. It is aimed at boat lovers and is a source of ideas for do-it-yourselfers.

Classic Wooden Yachts of the Northwest

Classic Wooden Yachts of the Northwest
Author: Ron McClure
Publisher: Sasquatch Books
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1570612307

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Beautiful color photographs and evocative text transport the reader back to the golden age of Northwest yachting, when custom-designed and custom-built wooden yachts cruised the inland waters of the British Columbia and Washington.The Northwest is a premier center for classic wooden boats, and this book showcases nearly 40 of these beautiful craft. Most of these boats were built during the 1920s and 30s and have been lovingly restored to their original condition. Admire the gorgeous lines and teak decks of the exteriors, then go below to see fine woodwork -- gleaming varnished surfaces, bronze fittings, customized designs -- all the lavish details and craftsmanship that make these boats floating works of art from a bygone era.

The Guide to Wooden Power Boats

The Guide to Wooden Power Boats
Author:
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 178
Release: 1998
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780393046601

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This small, elegant book of the most gorgeous powerboats in the world is divided into five categories--launches, runabouts and racers, power cruisers, motor yachts, and work boats, each profiled in a color photo. Mendlowitz's popular wooden boat calendars reach tens of thousands annually.

The Wooden Boat

The Wooden Boat
Author: Joseph Gribbins
Publisher: Friedman/Fairfax Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2001
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9781586632236

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From the traditional small boat to the elegant speedboat to the magnificent yacht, celebrate these breathtaking vessels in beautiful wood. A portrait of speed, lavishness, and grace in the water.

Ultimate Classic Yachts

Ultimate Classic Yachts
Author: Nic Compton
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2015-10-08
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1472926471

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Former Classic Boat editor Nic Compton has spent over 20 years sailing and photographing classic yachts, and this is the culmination of his decades-long passion - a stunning collection showcasing the 20 most beautiful and fascinating classic boats still sailing today. They include: Bona Fide - the original fin-keeler that was 70 years ahead of her time Inward Bound - a 35ft cutter built in Argentina using salvaged timber from the General Belgrano Madoc - a 24ft clinker yawl built on a Tasmanian beach by hand Partridge - an 1885 cutter that took 18 years to restore Solway Maid - the last surviving William Fife yacht Timeless and magnificent, these yachts all have a story to tell, and they are captured with glorious full colour photography.

Chris-Craft Boats

Chris-Craft Boats
Author: Anthony S. Mollica
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2001
Genre: Algonac (Mich.)
ISBN: 0760309205

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As the most prestigious name in American boatbuilders, the Chris-Craft is a lovingly crafted vessel with wood hulls, swank chrome and brawny motors. Color photos take a look at the history and details of this beloved boat. 100 photos.

Building Classic Small Craft

Building Classic Small Craft
Author: John Gardner
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003-09-02
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780071427975

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"John Gardner's work has engaged and inspired more individuals connected with traditional small craft than will ever be counted."--WoodenBoat magazine "Deserves an honored place on the library shelf."--National Fisherman "Poses clear and impassioned means to go from the armchair to the open water via your own boat shop."--Sea History This big, handsome legacy volume contains all the plans, measurements, and directions needed to build any of 47 beautiful small boats for oar, sail, or motor.

Wood Through Water

Wood Through Water
Author: James W. Ogilvie-Knowles
Publisher: Friedman/Fairfax Pub
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2001-12-07
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781586635657

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Be it a small runabout or a grand sedan cruiser, every classic power boat of yesteryear shares the same essential features at heart: beautiful flowing lines, exotic hardwoods, and the need for loving care. The history of these personal wooden power boats unfolds in over 100 photos, with insights into building, upkeep, and the passion that drives their owners.

Des Townson

Des Townson
Author: Brian Peet
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019
Genre:
ISBN: 9780473481070

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Des Townson was a yacht designer and boatbuilder who possessed an analytical mind, an innate feel for sailing boats and a wonderful eye for their visual balance. During a five decade long design career he produced some of the most eye-catching, easily handled and well performing maritime craft to ever grace New Zealand waters. The fact he was self-taught and worked almost his entire career alone only intensifies the achievements of this remarkable man. His own recollections and those of his family, close friends and associates combined with photos, boat plans and press reports, ensure a detailed record of his impact on the New Zealand sailing scene is preserved. Des Townson's legacy continues to this day through the thousands of yachts still bearing his name.

Mahogany boats

Mahogany boats
Author: Patrick Matthews
Publisher: Verlag für Technik und Handwerk
Total Pages: 244
Release:
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN:

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Luxury, elegance, speed – these are just a few of the characteristics that one inevitably associates with classic wooden yachts. Even though owning one of these originals may remain out of reach for most of us, models of these "runabouts" can be built by anyone. In this book, Patrick Matthews describes in detail all the steps for building a mahogany yacht based on a kit and thus saves even beginners from the pitfalls of such a construction. But experienced modellers will also appreciate the comprehensive tips – especially in the often-dreaded area of finishing. Many tips on improving kits, but also perspectives on building models according to blueprints round off this book on mahogany yachts in the model. From the content: • Overview of different kits • Tools and workplace • Building a kit • Hull construction and propulsion • Finishing • Details • Drive operation • Drive improvements • Remote control electronics • Improvements • Model gallery • Construction documents • Sources